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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
CIPET Institues/Centres contribute Rs 86.5 lakh to local authorities/governments for COVID-19 relief work
CIPET employees contributes Rs18.25 lakh as one-day's salary to PM Cares Fund
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology , a Govt. of India Institute under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has donated 85.50 Lakhs rupees to various Local bodies ,Municipal Corporations and State Governments to support their efforts to fight COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from this, all the employees of CIPET have together contributed one day’s salary, a sum of 18.25 lakhs rupees to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and relief in Emergency Situations  fund .
Contribution made by CIPET is to be used to mitigate the plight being faced by the poor, downtrodden and migrated labourers by way of providing food and shelter to them, in the wake of lock down enforced by Govt. of India to check the spread of COVID-19.
Detail of Centre wise contribution is as under:
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Name of the CIPET Centre
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Amount (in
Lakhs)
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S.
No
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Name of the CIPET Centre
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Lakhs)
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1
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CIPET: IPT, Ahmedabad
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2.00
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14
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CIPET:CSTS, Dehradun
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5.00
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2
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CIPET: IPT, Bhubaneswar
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2.50
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15
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CIPET:CSTS & PWMC,
Guwahati
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2.00
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3
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CIPET: IPT, Chennai
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5.00
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16
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CIPET:CSTS, Hajipur
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7.00
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4
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CIPET: IPT, Kochi
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2.50
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17
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CIPET:CSTS, Haldia
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3.00
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5
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CIPET: IPT, Lucknow
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5.00
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18
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CIPET:CSTS, Hyderabad
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2.00
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6
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CIPET: SARP - ARSTPS,
Chennai
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2.00
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19
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CIPET:CSTS, Madurai
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2.00
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7
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CIPET: LARPM,
Bhubaneswar
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2.50
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20
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CIPET:CSTS, Murthal
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5.00
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8
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CIPET:CSTS, Agartala
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3.00
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21
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CIPET:CSTS, Mysuru
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2.00
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9
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CIPET:CSTS, Baddi
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5.00
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22
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CIPET:CSTS, Ranchi
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3.00
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10
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CIPET:CSTS, Balasore
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2.50
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23
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CIPET:CSTS, Valsad
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2.00
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11
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CIPET:CSTS, Bhopal
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11.00
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24
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CIPET:CSTS, Vijayawada
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2.00
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12
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CIPET:CSTS, Bhubaneswar
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2.50
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25
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CIPET:CSTS, Korba
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2.00
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13
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CIPET:CSTS, Chandrapur
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3.00
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Total Contribution
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85.50
As a part of COVID-19 relief initiative, centres of CIPET are also engaged in various welfare activities. CIPET:CSTS, Gwalior has handed over its Skill Training Centre to District Magistrate / Collector and created 72 bed quarantine centre by attaching the staff and officers of CIPET on 24 / 7 duty to provide support services to the paramedical team.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Nagpur tomorrow
PM to visit Nagpur tomorrow
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will be visiting Nagpur tomorrow, on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti.
In a series of tweets from his Twitter Account the Prime Minister said, “I am extremely honoured to be visiting Nagpur tomorrow, on the very special occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti
In Nagpur, I will pray at Deekshabhoomi, a holy spot that is very closely associated with Dr. Ambedkar.
A series of development projects are going to be inaugurated in Nagpur tomorrow, which will have a positive impact on people's lives.
The development projects include IIIT, IIM and AIIMS and launch of Koradi Thermal Power Station. Will also address a public meeting.
Will join culmination of the DigiDhan Mela, where I will present awards to Mega Draw winners of Lucky Grahak Yojana and DigiDhan Vyapar Yojna.
We are unwavering in our efforts towards creating a strong, prosperous and inclusive India of Dr. Ambedkar’s dreams.”
Special Service and Features
INCOMETAX-TDS NATIONAL WEBINAR FOR THE BENEFIT OF E COMMERCE OPERATORS
Today , under the able guidance of Smt C Tripura Sundari, IRS, Commissioner of Income Tax , Chennai, an Income Tax -TDS National Webinar was conducted by the Joint Commissionerate of Income Tax, TDS Range-3, Chennai in association with Arthasasthra International Chamber of Tax Professionals.
Sh E Elango, IRS, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, TDS Circle 3, Chennai has presided over the National Webinar and delivered vote of thanks. During his address, he has stressed the importance of deduction of tax u/s 194-O of the Income Tax Act,1961, in the specified rate of 1% by the E Commerce Operators  in the appropriate payments payable / paid to the E Commerce Participants , remittances of such TDS dues into the Central Government account in time, filing of TDS quarterly Statements within the time allowed and issue of TDS certificates to the E Commerce Participants. Also he highlighted the consequences of TDS non-compliances.
Sh L Rajaraman, ITO & Sh T V Sridhar ITO of TDS Range-3, Chennai, presented their PPTs and explained in detail about the TDS provision
194-O which is introduced with effect from 01-10-2020. During their presentation, they have elaborately analysed the various facets of TDS provision 194-O with illustrations, further, they have also explained the terms and conditions prescribed for TDS compliance, in the various Circulars issued, in connection with the provisions 194-O, 194-Q and 206C by the CBDT.
Queries raised by the participants during the time of registration and also during the Webinar were addressed.
In this Income Tax – National Webinar more than 65 participants of E Commerce Operators  as well as E Commerce Participants , from various parts of the Country were participated and got benefitted.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets Indian Navy on Navy Day
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the Indian Navy personnel on the occasion of Navy Day today.
“Navy Day greetings to all our valorous navy personnel and their families. The Indian navy fearlessly protects our coasts and also renders humanitarian assistance in times of need. We also remember India’s rich maritime tradition over centuries”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Home Affairs
10 member delegation of Ladakh met the Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah today
Representatives expressed their concern with respect to conservation of language, culture and land of Ladakh, participation of the people of Ladakh in its development
Shri Amit Shah informed that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narender Modi ji, the Union Government is committed towards the development of Ladakh and conservation of the land and culture of Ladakh
At meeting held under chairmanship of Union Home Minister it was decided that in order to find an appropriate solution to these issues a committee will be constituted under the leadership of Union Minister of State for Home, Shri G.Kishan Reddy
Committee would comprise of members of the delegation who met the Union Home Minister today, elected members from Ladakh, members of the LAHDC Council and ex-officio members representing the Government of India and the Ladakh administration
A 10 member delegation of Ladakh met the Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah today. In view of the difficult geographical conditions and strategic importance of Ladakh, all the representatives expressed their concern with respect to conservation of language, culture and land of Ladakh, participation of the people of Ladakh in its development, protection of employment and changes in the demography of Ladakh region. A protest was also held in this regard before the LAHDC elections.
The Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah informed that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narender Modi ji, the Union Government is committed towards the development of Ladakh and conservation of the land and culture of Ladakh. By conferring the status of Union Territory on Ladakh, the Modi government has displayed its commitment towards fulfilling the long pending demands of the people of Ladakh.
A meeting was held today under the chairmanship of the Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah, wherein it was decided that in order to find an appropriate solution to the issues related to language of Ladakh, culture of Ladakh and conservation of land in Ladakh, a committee will be constituted under the leadership of Sh. G.Kishan Reddy, MoS . The committee would comprise of members of the delegation who met the Hon’ble Home Minister today, elected members from Ladakh, members of the LAHDC Council and ex-officio members representing the Government of India and the Ladakh administration.
The members of this committee will consider the concerns expressed by the members of this delegation to find an early solution to the same and the views of this committee would also be taken due cognizance of while taking a final decision.
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Ministry of Communications
1994 batch Postal Service Officer Mariamma Thomas assumes charge as Postmaster General of Goa Postal Region
Goa, 25 May 2023
Smt. Mariamma Thomas has taken charge as the new Postmaster General of Goa Postal Region. The region comprises 2272 post offices spread across Goa State and Kolhapur, Sangli, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of Maharashtra State.
Smt. Mariamma Thomas is a 1994 batch officer of the Indian Postal Service and brings with her a wealth of experience from her previous assignments in Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.As the new Postmaster General, Smt. Mariamma Thomas will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the postal region and ensuring the timely delivery postal services to the people of the region.PIB Panaji | Gautam SK/D.Rane
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President's Secretariat
Envoys of four nations present credentials to President of India
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Ambassadors of Ecuador, Somalia, Germany and Suriname at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today . Those who presented their credentials were:
1. H.E. Mr Francisco Teodoro Maldonado Guevara, Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador
2. H.E. Mr Ahmed Ali Dahir, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia
3. H.E. Dr Philipp Ackermann, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany
4. H.E. Mr Arunkoemar Hardien, Ambassador of the Republic of Suriname
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Government measures resulted in increased FDI inflows
India received highest ever FDI inflow of INR 6,31,050 crores in FY 2021-22
FDI Equity inflow in Manufacturing sectors increased to INR 1,58,332 crore in FY 21-22 from INR 89,766 crore 
The Government has put in place a liberal and transparent policy for attracting Foreign Direct Investment , wherein most sectors, except certain strategically important sectors, are open for 100% FDI under the automatic route. Subject to the provisions of the FDI Policy, foreign investment in 'manufacturing' sector is under automatic route. Manufacturing activities may be either self-manufacturing by the investee entity or contract manufacturing in India through a legally tenable contract, whether on Principal to Principal or Principal to Agent basis. Further, a manufacturer is permitted to sell its products manufactured in India through wholesale and/or retail, including through e-commerce, without Government approval.
Measures taken by the Government on FDI policy reforms have resulted in increased FDI inflows in the country. India has received its highest ever FDI inflow of INR 6,31,050 crores in Financial Year 2021-22. Further, FDI Equity inflow in Manufacturing sectors has increased to INR 1,58,332 crore in Financial Year 2021-22 from INR 89,766 crore , which is an increase of 76%.
India's monetary and fiscal Policies have been positioned to lowering inflation and managing the Current Account Deficit . Under this overarching framework, monetary and fiscal adjustments are done to address emerging economic issues.
Further, Reserve Bank of India has undertaken several measures to enhance forex inflows. These measures include:
i. exemption of incremental Foreign Currency Non-Resident  [FCNR] and Non-Resident  Rupee  deposits from Cash Reserve Ratio  and Statutory Liquidity Ratio ,
ii. permission to banks to raise fresh FCNR and NRE deposits without reference to the extant regulations on interest rates until end-October 2022,
iii. inclusion of all new issuances of G-Secs of 7-year and 14-year tenors under the Fully Accessible Route  for FPls,
iv. exemption of investments by FPls in G-Secs and corporate debt made till October 31, 2022 from short term limit,
v. allowing FPI in commercial paper and non-convertible debentures with an original maturity of up to one year,
vi. temporary increase in the limit for external commercial borrowings  under the automatic route from US$ 750 million or its equivalent per financial year to US$ 1.5 billion,
vii. increase in the all-in cost ceiling under the ECB framework by 100 basis points, subject to the borrower being of investment grade rating, and
viii. permission to AD Cat-I banks to utilise overseas foreign currency borrowings for lending in foreign currency to entities for a wider set of end-use purposes, besides exports.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Som Parkash, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Tamil Nadu: Young changemakers at the forefront of Swachhata
The success of the Swachh Bharat Mission over the past nine years has today resulted in Swachhata being celebrated like a festival, with citizens coming from all sections of society joining in the festivities to create garbage –free India. The launch of Swachhata Pakhwada-Swachhata Hi Seva has taken the country by a storm. Adults as well as kids are joining this Swachhata movement in large numbers. In Tamil Nadu, Swachhata Hi Seva campaign is scheduled with activities by students to be taken up every day. The sanitation revolution is being galvanized through a large-scale mobilization of school and college students into the campaign. Under the Pakhwada, several key activities and small campaigns were held to spread awareness on Solid Waste Management, hazards of Single use plastics. Also, cleanliness drives were conducted in schools and colleges of all ULBs Across the State. It was a cheerful sight to see over 1 lakh students take part in Swachhata Hi Seva activities performed in various institutions. Apart from general awareness and cleanliness campaigns, many of the ULBs also arranged exposure visit for students to Solid Waste Management Plants like MCCs, MRFs, Bio CNG plants and Bio mining sites. In additions, schools conducted competitions on waste to wonder activities in which many students prepared waste to wealth artifacts and displayed in exhibition.
The students were also explained about source segregation of Wet and Dry waste. Onsite composting was also initiated in all schools to manage their own wet waste and students were taught simple techniques for initiating home composting. Rallies, marathons, cyclothons, etc were conducted during the campaign as well. Awareness on Ban on Single use plastics and alternatives for plastics were given to students too. In some of the schools, cloth bags were also distributed and pamphlets on source segregation and home composting techniques were distributed among them. Tamil Nadu students have shown the way as the involvement and active participation of young changemakers like school and college kids is going to play a significant part in shaping up a clean India in near future.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates athlete Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath for winning silver in Men's 800 m at Asian Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today congratulated track and field athlete Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath for winning a silver medal in the Men's 800 m event at the Asian Games.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
"Congratulations Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath for clinching the Silver Medal in the Men's 800m Asian Games event.
His hard work and resilience have paid off. India is rejoicing and celebrating this success. Well done!"
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
In exercise of the power conferred by clause  of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, vide notifications dated 03.03.2023, is pleased to appoint the following 20Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of High Courts:
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Chandra Kumar Rai, Addl. Judge
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Appointed as Judges of Allahabad High Court.
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KrishanPahal, Addl. Judge
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Sameer Jain, Addl. Judge
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Ashutosh Srivastava, Addl. Judge
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SubhashVidyarthi, Addl. Judge
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Brij Raj Singh, Addl. Judge
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Shree Prakash Singh, Addl. Judge
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VikasBudhwar, Addl. Judge
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Om Prakash Tripathi, Addl. Judge
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Vikram D. Chauhan, Addl. Judge
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Rajesh NarayandasLaddha, Addl. Judge
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Appointed as Judges of Bombay High Court.
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Sanjay GanpatraoMehare, Addl. Judge
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Govinda Ananda Sanap, Addl. Judge
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ShivkumarGanpatraoDige, Addl. Judge
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Amit Sharma, Addl. Judge
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Appointed as a Judge of Delhi High Court.
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Smt. SundaramSrimathy,Addl. Judge
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Appointed as Judges of Madras High Court.
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D. BharathaChakravarthy,Addl. Judge
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R. Vijayakumar,Addl. Judge
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Mohammed Shaffiq, Addl. Judge
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J. Sathya Narayana Prasad,Addl. Judge
Ministry of Defence
ADMIRAL R HARI KUMAR, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC ASSUMES COMMAND OF THE INDIAN NAVY AS 25th CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF
Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC assumed command of the Indian Navy on 30 November 2021 as the 25th Chief of the Naval Staff. He succeeds Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC who retires upon superannuation, after an illustrious career, spanning over forty one years, in the Indian Navy.
Admiral R Hari Kumar is an alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. He was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 January 1983. In his career spanning over 38 years, he has commanded Coast Guard Ship C-01, IN Ships Nishank, Kora, Ranvir and the Aircraft Carrier INS Viraat. A Gunnery specialist, he has held several key appointments, including Fleet Operations Officer and Fleet Gunnery Officer of Western Fleet, Executive Officer  of INS Vipul, Gunnery Officer  of INS Ranjit, commissioning GO of INS Kuthar and commissioning crew of INS Ranvir. His shore appointments include Command Gunnery Officer at HQWNC, Naval Advisor to Government of Seychelles, UN Mission in Somalia  at Mogadishu and Training Commander, INS Dronacharya. As a Flag Officer, he has served as Commandant of the Naval War College at Goa, Flag Officer Sea Training , Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet , Chief of Staff, Western Naval Command, Controller Personnel Services and Chief of Personnel  at Naval Headquarters. He has also served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to The Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee  at the critical junction during the creation of the institution of Chief of Defence Staff  and Department of Military Affairs .
He was the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command at Mumbai, prior taking over helm as Chief of the Naval Staff on 30 November 2021.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Short course on ecosystem services analysis started at ICAR-CCARI, Goa
Goa, 23 February 2022
ICAR-Short Course on “Ecosystem services analysis in diversified coconut and arecanut gardens” commenced on 21-02-2022 in hybrid mode at ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa. Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa delivered the inaugural address and stressed the need for analysing ecosystem services in coastal agroecosystems, especially coconut and arecanut gardens, and improving productivity and sustainability, and elaborated the collaborative research work for the same. He also delivered an hour talk to the participants on the overview of coastal agriculture.
A total of 13 physical mode participants and 13 online participants from 5 different states representing ICAR Institutes, State Agricultural/Horticultural Universities, deemed to be University and Krishi Vigyan Kendras are participating in the training program.
Dr V Arunachalam, Principal Scientist  and Course Director briefed the course details and the objectives. Dr V Paramesh, Scientist Agronomy, and Course Coordinator welcomed the participants and organizers. Dr Uthappa, AR, Scientist  and course coordinator proposed the vote of thanks.ICAR/VK/DR
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Ministry of Defence
Sainik School Kazhakoottam welcomes girl cadets for the first time
For the first time in history after the foundation of the only Sainik School in the state in 1962, the first batch of girl cadets took admission in Sainik School Kazhakoottam  clearing All India Sainik School Entrance Examination  for the academic year 2020-21.
A special assembly was conducted in the school auditorium to welcome the first batch consisting of seven girls from Kerala, two from Bihar and one from Uttar Pradesh, to the Kazhak  family. The Principal, Col Dhirendra Kumar addressed the cadets and conveyed his wishes for their stay in one of its kind of school in the state.
The school’s infrastructure has been changing significantly for the last one year to welcome the first batch of girls to the campus. Construction of a new house and dormitory was completed by the beginning of the academic year for them.
Admission of girl cadets in Sainik Schools was a successful experimentation in the academic year 2018-19 by Sainik School Society, in Mizoram and subsequently different states of the country took the initiative of admitting girls in their Sainik schools promoting the spirit within girls to join armed forces and endorsing women empowerment. This year, Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi in his 75th Independence Day speech announced that all the 33 Sainik Schools will ensure admitting girl cadets from the current academic year onwards. As per this, 10 percent of the total seats of each year’s admission will be reserved for girls in every Sainik Schools in the country.
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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
LEGACY MUNICIPAL WASTE
Swachh Bharat Mission  2.0 has been launched on October 1, 2021, for a period of five years, up to October 1, 2026, with a vision of achieving Garbage Free Status for all cities through 100% source segregation, door to door collection and scientific management of all fractions of waste, including safe disposal in scientific landfills. It is also aimed at remediation of all legacy dumpsites and converting them into green zones. The action plans amounting to ₹3226 crore of Central Share  assistance on remediation of legacy waste dumpsites have been approved so far. An advisory has also been issued to the States/Union Territory Administrations on landfill reclamation which may be accessed at;
https://sbmurban.org/storage/app/media/pdf/SBM%20Advisory%20on%20Landfill%20Reclamation.pdf
The State-wise details of legacy municipal waste remediated is annexed.
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State
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No. of Sites Remediated
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Legacy Waste Remediated 
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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2
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8.52
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2
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Bihar
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1
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0.05
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3
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Chhattisgarh
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7
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3.15
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4
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Goa
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2
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0.08
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5
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Gujarat
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12
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10.99
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6
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Haryana
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22
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25.27
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7
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Jammu And Kashmir
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1
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1.7
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8
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Jharkhand
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1
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0.35
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9
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Madhya Pradesh
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53
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8.73
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10
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Maharashtra
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52
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134.82
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11
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Odisha
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2
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2.03
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12
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Punjab
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2
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1.76
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13
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Rajasthan
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8
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0.61
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14
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Tamil Nadu
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86
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34.54
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15
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Telangana
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2
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120.5
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16
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Tripura
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1
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0.2
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17
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Uttar Pradesh
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14
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21.52
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374.82
This information was given by the Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Kaushal Kishore, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.